Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec 2018

Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec 2018

Catena Zapata, 0,75 l - 13.50%
100% Malbec

Other vintages available
2016
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Mendoza - Argentina
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec 2018
The symbol of pioneering viticulture, the Adrianna vineyard is located at an altitude of 1,450 m. a.s.l., the highest Malbec vineyard in all of Mendoza. This Malbec wine has an exceptional concentration and structure that can age for 20 or 30 years.

Flavour

The flavours remain persistent in the finish, leaving a salty aftertaste.

Pairing

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae Malbec 2018
Type Red still
Classification N/A
Year 2018
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Malbec
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Origin Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.
Climate Altitude: 1,450 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition Shallow soil with gravel.
No. plants per hectare 12,000 plants per hectare.
Vinification 70% of the grapes ferment in 225-500 litre new French oak barrels for 15-30 days. The fermentation temperature is kept low to allow the extraction of intense aromas. The corking is done by hand to ensure sweet flavours. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barriques leaves considerable lees and sediment.
Ageing The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 18-24 months, followed by 24 months of bottle ageing before wine is marketed.
Total acidity 6.50 gr/L
pH 3.58
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

James Suckling
98/100 
2018
Robert Parker
98/100 
2018
Vinous
97/100 
2018
xtraWine
99/100 
2018
Decanter
97/100 
2016
Decanter
95/100 
2014
Decanter
97/100 
2011
Wine Spectator
94/100 
2009
Catena Zapata
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